Vista Bella
21101 Boggy Ford Rd,
Lago Vista, TX 78645
$1,192 - $1,699
1-2 Beds
Far West Austin
Leander, TX
Far West Austin - Leander, TX Area Guide
A sprawling area that encompasses everything residents love about Austin
Outdoors
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Lake
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Suburban
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Local Business
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In the upper reaches of northwest Austin, stretching from Leander to Briarcliff over Lake Travis and the Colorado River, lies a vast swath of land known as Far West Austin. Encompassing a large number of neighborhoods and towns ranging from quiet suburbs near the city to scenic lakeside locales, Far West Austin has it all.
As Austin continues to grow, the suburbs that feed the city continue to provide residents with affordable living near the conveniences of the capital city. Far West Austin has become one of the most popular areas in which to purchase a house thanks to its variety of rentals and proximity to the pristine lake.
Downtown Austin is about 45 minutes away on average, and there’s a number of thoroughfares to aid in the commute to the city, such as TX-71 and US-183.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Far West Austin is $949 for a studio, $1,067 for one bedroom, $1,235 for two bedrooms, and $1,610 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Far West Austin has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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440 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$949/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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641 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,067/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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762 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,235/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,167 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,610/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Far West Austin - Leander, TX is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Far West Austin - Leander, TX, so everyday errands require more planning.
Few to No Restaurant Options Nearby
Restaurants
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Far West Austin - Leander, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Reimers Ranch Park
- Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.